FINA National Federations Development Handbook

How has developing a mission
and vision helped focus
the New Zealand Swimming Federation?
Developing the mission and vision for Swimming New Zealand has underpinned
the strategic plan we have developed for the sport for the next four years. This
plan has now become a helpful source of consultation with regions and other
stakeholders.
In addition to this strategic plan, we have developed a detailed business plan
and budgets that detail the specific actions we need to take in the coming year
to move us toward realising our vision. The business plan details what we will
do, who will do it, the investments needed to resource those plans, and the
deadline for completion.
The business plan also covers the regular ‘business as usual’ tasks we need
to carry out as a national body. We will review our strategic plan and write a
new business plan for each of the three remaining years of the strategic plan.
What values has your federation
created to establish a strong work ethic
and internal culture?
Swimming New Zealand’s values and associated behaviours are as follows:
1/ Open and honest
- Tells it like it is (no spin)
- Speaks up and is open to other points of view
- Has candid and constructive conversations based on facts
- Takes the time to explain issues and answer questions
- Aims for no surprises
- Mistakes and non-delivery are communicated early
2/ Delivers on promises
- Does what they say they will do
- Makes it easy for people to do business with us
- Actively challenges and eliminates practices and policies that don’t add value
- Promotes flexibility and a ‘can do’ approach
3/ Treats everyone with fairness and respect
- Builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders
- Actively listens and responds appropriately to our stakeholders
- Makes decisions in a reasonable and consistent manner
- Actively promotes the health and wellbeing of SNZ staff with
a balance between personal and work life
4/ Is passionate about excellence,
best practice and achieving world class results
- Always strives for the best outcomes for SNZ
- Invests time to ensure that SNZ is always deploying best practice
Chapter 1.5
Winning story
Swimming New Zealand
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